The international pharmaceutical giant aims to shape the future of agriculture partnering with accelerator firm. Will work with Israeli firms involved in areas like biopesticides, packaging technology, & crop & animal breeding technologies.

While many of the innovators featured in both the Agrivest and Agritech conferences are exploring fascinating technologies, it is interesting to note that Israel is once again on the front lines of making the world a better place for everyone.

Habitation of outer space needs solving air, water, energy and food supplies within a tight space. And this isn't a problem of an apocalyptic, remote future. Developing this technology addresses some of the grand challenges to our civilization.

It appears that farmers have gotten part of the message: Biotechnology alone will not solve their rootworm problems. But instead of shifting away from those corn hybrids, or from corn altogether, many are doubling down on insect-fighting -->